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W142 SDW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,925 mi
Last recorded69,925 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 SDW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,925 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear wheelbearing slightly rough

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre underinflated

o/s rear wheelbearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,526 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 64,525 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat insecure

front o/s x member corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 146,536 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion, recommend they are replaced next time pads are changed.

Front brake pads look low,

Heatshield on front exhaust pipe is loose & rattling.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Rear end of centre section of exhaust looks in poor condition.,

Sump is corroding.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 146,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion, recommend they are replaced next time pads are changed.

Front brake pads look low,

Heatshield on front exhaust pipe is loose & rattling.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Rear end of centre section of exhaust looks in poor condition.,

Sump is corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 136,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 132,653 miles

alternater and power steering belt perished

Fail 27 Oct 2007 132,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

alternater and power steering belt perished

Pass 2 Nov 2006 123,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 123,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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W142 SDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W142 SDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W142 SDW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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